Cardboard Cut

I think I'm finally getting used to how this machine works. I tried it with cardboard this time round (I LOVE kraft paper/card) and didn't shrink the design down too small. I'm still having trouble getting it to cut into sharp corners properly, but I think that's more to do with the depth that you set it at. I just need to figure out exactly what it's capable of before I go and design something too intricate that's just going to be munched.

 
I've conveniently got the cut out sitting over the face of my second 'practise painting.' I read somewhere recently where an artist said that faces often look terrible until they're 95% finished, so I'm going to go ahead and assume that I haven't reached the 95% point yet.  ;) 

Comments

[Curious]

That looks awesome. What kind of paper cutting machine do you use?

[Alex Louisa]

Thanks!

 

Its a Silhouette SD.

[Bec Winnel]

Awww, no sneak peak! I guess there is a little one there.
Looks so fun, your paper cutting thing :)
xo

[Alex Louisa]

Yes! A deliberately obscured hide-the-dodgy-parts sneak peek!

[Kat]

This is my first visit to your blog and I have enjoyed it. Your "Practice" paintings are better than many I have seen for sale. The paper cutting thing looks like fun, I love silhouettes.
Nice to meet you,
Kat

[Alex Louisa]

Thankyou Kat. I still need a lot more practise but at least Im having fun!

 

Nice to meet you too :)